Cessna 140 accidents
The NTSB database holds 1,576 accidents and incidents involving the Cessna 140, recorded between 1964 to 2026. 99 of them were fatal (6%), and 138 people died.
The deadliest year was 1964, with 14 deaths.
The phase of flight recorded most often is landing (618 records).
Most of these records are from United States, Mexico and Europe.
81 of these records cannot be placed at all, so they appear in the list below but not on the map.
For 1,082 of them the NTSB recorded no coordinates, so their position on the map is approximate.
1,576
Records
99
Fatal
138
Deaths
6%
Share fatal
1964 to 2026
Period
Show these on the map
1,495 of 1,576 can be placed
(1,082 approximate)
By decade
Where these happened
Operators involved
All 1,576 records by number of deaths, then by date
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar 1974 | Cessna 140 | Hntngtn Bch, California, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 28 Mar 1974 | Cessna 140 | Dayton, Ohio, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 24 Mar 1974 | Cessna 140 | Upland, California, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 24 Mar 1974 | Cessna 140 | Delta Jnctn, Alaska, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 7 Mar 1974 | Cessna 140 | Dover, Delaware, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 19 Feb 1974 | Cessna 140 | Dalark, Arkansas, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 13 Feb 1974 | Cessna 140 | Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 3 Feb 1974 | Cessna 140 | Otis, Colorado, United States | Otis Flying CL | No injuries | - |
| 20 Jan 1974 | Cessna 140 | Portland, Texas, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 18 Jan 1974 | Cessna 140 | Vera Cruz, Mexico | - | No injuries | - |
| 3 Dec 1973 | Cessna 140 | Savannah, Georgia, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 1 Dec 1973 | Cessna 140 | Portland, Oregon, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 5 Nov 1973 | Cessna 140 | Hull, Illinois, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 4 Nov 1973 | Cessna 140 | Gilmanton, New Hampshire, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 3 Nov 1973 | Cessna 140 | Willcox, Arizona, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 2 Nov 1973 | Cessna 140 | Simsbury, Connecticut, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 29 Oct 1973 | Cessna 140 | Simi Valley, California, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 13 Oct 1973 | Cessna 140A | Tampa, Florida, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 8 Oct 1973 | Cessna 140 | Astoria, Oregon, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 20 Sep 1973 | Cessna 140 | Osage, Minnesota, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 8 Sep 1973 | Cessna 140 | Stockbridge, Georgia, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 7 Sep 1973 | Cessna 140A | Tacoma, Washington, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 3 Sep 1973 | Cessna 140 | Greensboro, North Carolina, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 3 Sep 1973 | Cessna 140A | Bethany, Oklahoma, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 30 Aug 1973 | Cessna 140 | Preston, Idaho, United States | Falcon Flying | No injuries | - |
| 26 Aug 1973 | Cessna 140 | Goodland, Kansas, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 16 Aug 1973 | Cessna 140A | Brandon, Florida, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 14 Aug 1973 | Cessna 140A | Minot, North Dakota, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 13 Aug 1973 | Cessna 140 | Ekalaka, Montana, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 12 Aug 1973 | Cessna 140 | Thomaston, Georgia, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 10 Aug 1973 | Cessna 140 | Kansas City, Missouri, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 28 Jul 1973 | Cessna 140 | Klamath Fals, Oregon, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 14 Jul 1973 | Cessna 140 | Georgetown, California, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 9 Jul 1973 | Cessna 140 | Titusville, Florida, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 8 Jul 1973 | Cessna 140 | Arlington, Tennessee, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 7 Jul 1973 | Cessna 140 | Metamora, Illinois, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 3 Jul 1973 | Cessna 140 | Canton, Ohio, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 1 Jul 1973 | Cessna 140 | Grass Vally, California, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 29 Jun 1973 | Cessna 140 | Normangee, Texas, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 29 Jun 1973 | Cessna 140A | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States | Civil Aviation | No injuries | - |
| 28 Jun 1973 | Cessna 140 | Grafton, North Dakota, United States | Chandelle Flyi | No injuries | - |
| 26 Jun 1973 | Cessna 140 | Cross City, Florida, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 19 Jun 1973 | Cessna 140 | Thomasville, Pennsylvania, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 10 Jun 1973 | Cessna 140 | Union, Ohio, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 9 Jun 1973 | Cessna 140 | Spring Mtn, Ohio, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 30 May 1973 | Cessna 140 | Sanford, Michigan, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 28 May 1973 | Cessna 140 | Sisters, Oregon, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 24 May 1973 | Cessna 140 | Valley Park, Missouri, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 23 May 1973 | Cessna 140 | Marietta, Georgia, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 14 May 1973 | Cessna 140 | Grand Rapids, Minnesota, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |